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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.87, 473.70 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.87, 473.70 and 133.22 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.87 : 473.70 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.87/473.70 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.87x = 473.70 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.87x = 63,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,103.95/315.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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